Malta’s new Commissioner for Domestic Violence Audrey Friggieri is of the firm belief that the stigma around reporting domestic violence to the authorities is decreasing.

Friggieri was interviewed on the latest edition of Indepth, which will air this coming Sunday, with the subject of discussion ranging from her work as commissioner, fighting domestic violence, and prostitution reform.

She said that the shyness around reporting domestic violence was still present, but noted that awareness about the situation has spread and that the mentality around reporting domestic violence is changing.

Audrey Friggieri was appointed as Commissioner for Domestic Violence last month, days after the murder of Chanelle Chetcuti in Zabbar. Her former partner stands charged with her murder.  Chetcuti’s murder – the 16th of a woman in the past decade – once again shone a spotlight on the subject of domestic violence.